Talks at Google

Zarna Garg is a force of nature with a microphone. The award-winning comedian, author, producer and screenwriter brought her sharp, relatable family humor to her first streaming special, “One in a Billion.” When Zarna’s not at the Comedy Cellar opening for icons like Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler or appearing on The Tonight Show and Late Night, she’s selling out headlining shows worldwide.

Zarna made her acting...

Are you training for a marathon? Practicing for a 10K? Or running for fun and looking to avoid injury? Peloton instructors and professional athletes Becs Gentry and Jess Sims talk about how to train for a healthy and safe running experience. They share tips and tricks to maximize your potential through both proper training and rest.

Becs Gentry is a Peloton instructor, RRCA-certified running coach, and com...

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded in 1988 by legendary actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. The camp is a haven for children with serious illnesses and their families, fostering joy, hope and friendship through both summer camp and year-round programming.

Jimmy Canton, Ana Villafañe, and Luke Wilson join Google to talk about the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and its mission. Jimmy is its CEO, and h...

Bo Burnham was one of the earliest YouTube stars, starting his channel in 2006 and growing to nearly 4M subscribers. Today, he's a comedian, musician, actor, and filmmaker. He joins Google to talk about his career trajectory from YouTuber to multi-hyphenate creator, including his first feature film, “Eighth Grade.”

“Eighth Grade” focuses on the struggles and angst of growing up in the digital era, as teena...

Moritz joins Google to talk about the intersection of gaming and AI. A lifelong gamer, Moritz spent his teenage years competitively playing Blizzard’s Diablo 2, culminating in a #1 global ranking among over 12 million players in 2003. The first in his family to graduate high school, he traded the digital swords and armor that he earned in-game to afford his college tuition – two decades before digital asset trading ent...

Tens of thousands of people take the online qualification exam for Jeopardy! every year. But only 0.4% of hopefuls will appear on the show. But even after a nine-game winning streak and a victory in the Tournament of Champions, Jeopardy! champion and fan favorite Buzzy Cohen maintains that he wasn’t actually the smartest contestant in the bunch – he just “trained smarter" than his competitors. Buzzy adopted quirky stra...

Headspace’s mission is to provide every person with access to lifelong mental health support. Headspace CEO Tom Pickett and Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Jenna Glover join Google to discuss the benefits of incorporating mindfulness practices into your personal and professional life. They share strategies to improve focus, reduce stress, enhance well-being, and boost productivity.

Before joining Headspace, Tom...

Guy Raz is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of podcasting. He’s created some of the most popular podcasts in the world, including How I Built This, TED Radio Hour, Wow in the World, The Great Creators, and Wisdom from the Top. Collectively, his shows reach 19 million listeners per month.

Guy joins Google to discuss his book, "How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World’s Mos...

Board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and award-winning content creator Dr. Judith Joseph joins Google to discuss her book, “High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy.” Dr. Joseph draws on original research, client cases, and her own personal struggles with high-functioning depression to demystify this poorly understood condition. Her five simple tools – The Five V’s – will help you und...

You’ve definitely heard of marketing – but what about neuromarketing? Neuromarketing is the use of neuroscience to address marketing – more specifically, to address the limitations of common tools like A/B testing and market research. According to Prince Ghuman and Dr. Matt Johnson, neuromarketing is the future of marketing. They join Google to discuss their book, “Blindsight: The (Mostly) Hidden Ways Marketing Reshapes our Brains....

There’s a building in North London, built from equal parts brick and tahini, with walls coated in olive oil and floors stained with spice. This is the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, where a group of individuals meet and eat, cook and write, tear and share and gather with just one motive: to create good food with good ingredients, and to share it with the world.

Chef and author Noor Murad joined the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen in 2018, eventu...

Asma Khan is an Indian-born British chef and a social change advocate in the food industry. She joins Google to discuss her book, “Monsoon: Delicious Indian recipes for every day and season,” a masterclass in the flavors of Indian cookery.

Originally born in Calcutta, Asma’s journey into the culinary world was not straightforward. She initially pursued academia before moving to Cambridge in 1991 to join he...

Bert Jacobs is the co-founder of the $150 million lifestyle brand Life is Good. When he and his brother John started the company in 1994, they had $78 in their pockets, lived out of their van, and sold t-shirts on the streets of Boston. It has been over 30 years since they sold their first t-shirt, but Bert and John championed the same mission: to spread the power of optimism. On their journey, they’ve been inspired by...

We make a countless number of decisions every day – but unfortunately, we often choose unwisely. Behavioral economist Richard Thaler has dedicated his life’s work to understanding why that is. In 2017, Thaler received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to the field of behavioral economics. His book, “Nudge,” co-authored by Cass R. Sunstein, shows that it’s not possible for choices to be...

Sahil Bloom is an entreneur, author, investor, and content creator who is on a mission to redefine what it means to build a wealthy life. In his debut, New York Times-bestselling book, "The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life," Bloom discusses how to build a fulfilling life across all five areas: time, social, mental, physical, and financial. 

Bloom captivates millions of readers every week through h...

Josh Peck rose to near-instant fame when he starred on Nickelodeon’s hit show, Drake and Josh. But while he tried to maintain his role as the funniest, happiest kid in every room, Josh struggled alone with the kind of rising anger and plummeting confidence that quietly took over his life. For the first time, Josh reflects on his late teens and early twenties in his memoir, “Happy People are Annoying.”

Coming of age under a spotligh...

Award-winning behavioral scientist and leading expert on the psychology of conversation Dr. Alison Wood Brooks joins Google to discuss her book, “Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.” The book reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations, and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on all types of relationships.

Dr. Brooks is a professor at Harvard Business School, wh...

Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential observers of happiness and human nature. Her book, “Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World,” is a story of discovery, filled with thoughtful insights and hands-on suggestions about how to heighten our senses and use the power of perception to live fuller and richer lives.

Gretchen’s many books have sold more t...